Nurses’ locational badges used to track patients’ recovery

When someone is recovering from surgery, they're typically encouraged to go for walks down the hospital hallways. Scientists have now found that by repurposing an existing device, it's possible to ascertain how much patients are heeding that advice.

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Explosively vibrant inflatable roof tent makes small car a mini-camper

Dutch startup Fjordsen combines a folding hard floor with an inflatable body to create a roof-top tent that rides comfortably on everything from full-size trucks to superminis. It sets up in minutes and sleeps a family of four.

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GM and Honda further their EV collaboration – two new Hondas coming

General Motors and Honda have announced a new collaboration, building on previous joint efforts, in which they will develop two new Honda electric vehicles. The EVs will use GM's Ultium batteries, and will be built by GM for Honda sales.

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Seaside canopy could tilt to block storm waves

Although seawalls certainly do protect coastal communities from storm surge waves, those walls can be unsightly, and restrict access to the water. A proposed new system gets around those problems, by doubling as a canopy when not serving storm duty.

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Delfast updates powerful Prime and package-delivering Partner ebikes

The Delfast Prime ebike holds the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance traveled on a single charge. And now key specs have been upgraded for a second generation model. And the business-focused Partner has been given a tech refresh too.

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Fact check: Sealed Jumia warehouse reopened, deliveries still ongoing

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency recently announced sealing off a Jumia warehouse in Lagos, but insider sources reveal that it has since been unsealed and essential items are still being delivered.

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Multifaceted glazing bulges out of OMA’s remarkable department store

With its eye-catching glazing bulging out of a stone facade, the remarkable Galleria in Gwanggyo is one of the most striking buildings we've seen in some time. Designed by OMA, the department store was recently completed in Gwanggyo, South Korea.

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German investment firm, Rocket Internet, sells off stake in Jumia

Roughly a year after its IPO in 2019, Africa's largest eCommerce platform, Jumia, looks set for another phase as its parent company, Rocket Internet, sells off its remaining shares in the firm.

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